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Valuing forest ecosystem services: What we know and what we don't
K. N. Ninan,Makoto Inoue +1 more
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In this paper, the authors review the studies that have tried to estimate the value of forest ecosystem services and discuss the shortcomings of existing studies, and suggest that future research should focus on the neglected ecosystem services, "disservices", assessing the role of dynamic factors and environmental catastrophes on the provision of ecosystem services.About:
This article is published in Ecological Economics.The article was published on 2013-09-01. It has received 157 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Ecosystem valuation & Ecosystem services.read more
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Planted forest health: The need for a global strategy
TL;DR: Solutions to forest pest problems in the future should mainly focus on integrating management approaches globally, rather than single-country strategies.
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Ecosystem disservices research: A review of the state of the art with a focus on cities
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how ecosystem disservices have been recognized in the scientific literature and how the concept has been used in the discussion of socio-ecological systems, and they use a quantitative approach to assess geographical spread, focus and indicator choice.
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Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Understanding and Categorising Ecosystem Disservices for Environmental Management and Human Wellbeing
Charlie M. Shackleton,Sheunesu Ruwanza,G. K. Sinasson Sanni,S. Bennett,P. De Lacy,R. Modipa,N. Mtati,Mwazvita T B Sachikonye,Gladman Thondhlana +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose a definition and a working typology of ecosystem disservices to help generate debate, policy, and management options around ecosystem services, and classify them into six categories: natural hazards, social hazards, natural hazards and social hazards.
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Ecosystem services and poverty alleviation: A review of the empirical links
TL;DR: The ESPA programme is funded by the UK Department for International Development, the Economic and Social Research Council and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as mentioned in this paper, with support from the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Programme.
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Soil ecosystem services, sustainability, valuation and management
TL;DR: The type, quantity or quality of soil ecosystem services (ES) depends on the specific environmental characteristics that will determine soil properties and functions and the valuation of soil ES depends on natural features and management type as discussed by the authors.
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Non-market Benefits of Forest Conservation in Southern Finland
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed Finnish citizens' valuations of forest conservation programs for southern Finland and found that 74% of respondents were prepared to pay for increased conservation and 16% supported increased conservation, while only 5% were indifferent and 5% supported a decrease in forest conservation.
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The Domestic Benefits of Tropical Forests: A Critical Review
Kenneth M. Chomitz,Kanta Kumari +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors find that the quantifiable benefits of forest preservation in providing hydrological services and non-timber forest products are highly variable and that sufficient large net domestic benefits could justify financing of a project on narrow economic grounds, with biodiversity conservation as a byproduct.
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Forest Figures: Ecosystem Services Valuation and Policy Evaluation in Developing Countries
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the evidence on the economic value of forest ecosystem services in developing nations and the effectiveness of policies aimed at protecting these services and conclude that, desp...
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Water conservation of forest ecosystem in Beijing and its value
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive regulation of forests on water resources through various hydrological processes, and grouped into three services, i.e., rainfall interception, soil water storage and fresh water provision, is described.
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A meta-analysis of contingent valuation forest studies
Melina Barrio,Maria L. Loureiro +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a meta-analysis of forest studies using the Contingent Valuation (CV) method to value the provision of forest values around the world is presented, which shows that willingness to pay (WTP) estimates for forest management programs are sensitive to the program's objectives, particularly when linked to providing recreational services.